We're pursuing a strategic partnership with Afghanistan on the case of the United States and Afghanistan where we're going to push toward a future. It is the future that the Afghans desire with the United States. It is a future that the Afghans desire with the international community and we desire that as well.

Quote by John R. Allen

Early life and education
Allen was born in Fort Belvoir Virginia. Krulak ultimately serving as his military secretary. S.

John R. As of January 22 2013 the Pentagon’s inspector general has cleared Allen of any wrongdoing following an investigation.